Casimiro Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kah-SEE-me-roh /kɑːˈsiːmɪroʊ/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: 'peaceful'; Italian: 'he who brings peace'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Casimiro has its roots in the Slavic name Kazimierz, which is derived from the elements 'kazi' meaning 'to destroy' and 'mir' meaning 'peace' or 'world.' This name was adopted into Latin as Casimirus, which later evolved into various forms in different languages, including Casimir in French and Casimiro in Spanish and Italian. The transition into English occurred through the influence of European languages, particularly during the medieval period, when Latin and its derivatives were prominent in scholarly and religious contexts.

Historically, the name Casimiro is associated with several notable figures, particularly in Poland, where Saint Casimir (Kazimierz) was a prince of the Polish royal family in the 15th century. He is venerated as a patron saint of Poland and Lithuania, and his feast day is celebrated on March 4.

The name gained prominence in the context of Polish history and culture, especially during the reign of the Jagiellonian dynasty, which saw the flourishing of Polish nationalism and identity. Culturally, the name Casimiro carries connotations of nobility and peace, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing strength and serenity. In addition to its historical significance, the name has been used in literature and the arts, contributing to its enduring legacy.

The diminutive form Casio is sometimes employed in informal contexts, reflecting the name's adaptability across languages and cultures.

Famous people named Casimiro

In this section, you will find notable people named Casimiro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Casimiro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Casimiro de Abreu is a poet best known for his works in Brazilian Romanticism, particularly his poetry collections.

Casimiro C. de Oliveira is a Brazilian footballer best known for playing as a midfielder for various clubs in Brazil.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Casimiro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Casimiro was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Casimiro has ranked as high as #2836 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New Mexico.

In the past 5 years the name Casimiro has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Casimiro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Casimiro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Casimiro.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 6 6
2023 5 5
2022 7 7
2021 9 9
2019 8 8
2018 5 5
2017 6 6
2016 8 8
2009 9 9
2008 5 5
2006 6 6
2005 8 8
2004 10 10
2003 8 8
2002 6 6
2001 10 10
2000 12 12
1999 5 5
1998 7 7
1996 10 10
1995 9 9
1994 6 6
1993 9 9
1992 10 10
1991 10 10
1990 7 7
1989 13 13
1988 7 7
1987 12 12
1986 11 11
1985 16 16
1984 10 10
1983 9 9
1982 10 10
1981 9 9
1980 6 6
1979 9 9
1978 9 9
1977 6 6
1976 13 13
1975 13 13
1974 11 11
1973 15 15
1972 6 6
1971 13 13
1970 9 9
1969 6 6
1968 10 10
1967 14 14
1966 15 15
1965 8 8
1964 11 11
1963 10 10
1962 8 8
1961 10 10
1960 6 6
1959 11 11
1958 7 7
1957 13 13
1956 14 14
1955 8 8
1954 13 13
1953 19 19
1952 10 10
1951 12 12
1950 8 8
1949 7 7
1948 13 13
1947 18 18
1946 10 10
1945 6 6
1944 7 7
1943 7 7
1942 8 8
1941 12 12
1940 8 8
1939 11 11
1938 5 5
1937 20 20
1936 9 9
1935 11 11
1934 12 12
1933 11 11
1931 18 18
1930 16 16
1929 21 21
1928 18 18
1927 13 13
1926 22 22
1925 12 12
1924 16 16
1923 13 13
1922 14 14
1921 28 28
1920 13 13
1919 14 14
1918 12 12
1917 9 9
1916 10 10
1915 13 13
1914 10 10
1912 10 10
1881 6 6

Top States for Casimiro (2009)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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